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    • Oahu Weather Forecast for April 20, 2026

    Oahu Weather Forecast for April 20, 2026

    An upper level trough passing through the Hawaii region today will keep high and middle level clouds over the islands with scattered showers and chances for a...

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    Oahu Surf Forecast for April 20, 2026
    Oahu Surf Forecast for April 20, 2026

    Swell and surf will remain small along all shores through late Monday. A small, medium-period northwest swell arrives Monday night, bringing an uptick...

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    Former Hawaii Gov. George Ariyoshi dies at age 100, the state's longest-serving governor and first Asian-American governor in the U.S., passed away Sunday night. Meanwhile, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke quit her reelection campaign amid ongoing controversy, announcing she won’t seek a second term. In sports news, the PGA Tour removed Hawaii golf tournaments from its 2027 schedule, ending the popular Hawaii Swing events. On the conservation front, Honolulu Zoo earned an AZA accreditation extension for another four years, reaffirming its commitment to animal care and education. Additionally, peak pupping season has begun for endangered Hawaiian monk seals, with officials reminding beachgoers to avoid disturbing these protected animals. Lastly, Mayor Blangiardi is traveling to China to strengthen cultural and economic ties and explore the possibility of bringing pandas to the Honolulu Zoo.

    Former Hawaii Gov. George Ariyoshi dies at age 100

    Apr 20, 2026 Star Advertiser
    Remembering the legacy of first Asian American Gov. Ariyoshi
    Apr 20, 2026 KHON2
    Honoring former Gov. Ariyoshi and his service to Hawaii
    Apr 20, 2026 KHON2
    Former Governor Ariyoshi dies at age 100
    Apr 20, 2026 KHON2
    Longest serving Hawai‘i governor passes away at 100
    Apr 20, 2026 Big Island Now
    Former Hawai‘i governor George Ariyoshi passes away at 100
    Apr 20, 2026 Kauai Now
    "Office of the Governor — Flag Order — Gov. Green Lowers Flags to Honor Former Gov. Ariyoshi"
    Apr 20, 2026 Hawaii.gov
    George Ariyoshi, State’s Third Governor, Dies At Age 100
    Apr 20, 2026 Honolulu Civil Beat

    PGA Tour cuts Hawaii golf tournaments from 2027 schedule

    Apr 21, 2026 Star Advertiser
    PGA TOUR confirms exit of Hawai‘i tournaments in 2027; exploring senior event options
    Apr 21, 2026 Maui Now
    PGA Tour ends 56-year tradition, drops Hawaii as season opener
    Apr 21, 2026 KHON2

    Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke quits reelection campaign amid controversy

    Apr 20, 2026 Star Advertiser
    Luke drops re-election bid amid ongoing investigation
    Apr 20, 2026 Spectrum
    'Difficult decision': Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke will not seek re-election
    Apr 20, 2026 KHON2
    Sylvia Luke announces she will not seek re-election for lieutenant governor of Hawai‘i
    Apr 20, 2026 Big Island Now
    Hawai‘i Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke announces she will not seek re-election
    Apr 20, 2026 Big Island Now
    Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke Abandons Reelection Bid
    Apr 20, 2026 Honolulu Civil Beat
    Luke Quits Race After Polls Show Her Losing 2–1—but does not resign as LG
    Jan 1, 1970 Hawaii Free Press

    "Mayor Blangiardi to travel to China; aims to strengthen cultural and economic ties and possibly bring pandas to Honolulu Zoo"

    Jan 1, 1970 "Spectrum"
    "Mayor Blangiardi's China trip explores pandas in Hawaii"
    Jan 1, 1970 "KHON2"

    "Honolulu Zoo’s AZA accreditation extended another four years"

    Jan 1, 1970 "Star Advertiser"
    "Honolulu Zoo meets 'gold standard' for zoos worldwide"
    Jan 1, 1970 "KHON2"

    'Peak pupping season underway for endangered Hawaiian Monk seals'

    Jan 1, 1970 'Big Island Now'

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    Maui Surf Forecast for April 21, 2026

    Forerunners from a small, medium- period, northwest swell are still on track to arrive late tonight, with this swell forecast to build Tuesday and...

    PGA TOUR confirms exit of Hawaiʻi tournaments in 2027; exploring senior event options

    The PGA TOUR will not play The Sentry or the Sony Open in Hawaiʻi in 2027, according to reports today from the PGA. This marks the first time in 56 years that there will be a PGA TOUR tournament absence in the islands, following steady presence since the Sony Open started play at the Waialae Country Club in Honolulu in 1971.

    MEMA, other agencies to participate in April 23 training in Kahului

    A multiagency, full-scale training exercise will be held Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Kahului, according to Maui Emergency Management Agency. During this time, smoke and emergency vehicle activity may be visible in the areas of Kahului Harbor and Kahului Airport.

    Hawaiian Electric receives utility industry award for efforts during PSPS events

    Hawaiian Electric has received the 2026 Bronze Emergency Management Award from Chartwell Inc., a leading provider of utility industry research focused on customer-facing issues, which recognized the utility for modernizing its emergency communications in support of its Public Safety Power Shutoff program.

    2026-27 Hawai‘i Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp Art Contest winners announced

    Conservation stamp highlights the wild pig, while game bird stamp features the California valley quail, which was originally brought to the islands in 1818 as a gift to King Kamehameha.

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    Kauai Weather Forecast for April 21, 2026

    Lighter winds are expected Tuesday and Wednesday as a low passes north of the state. Along with the lighter winds, expect a few clouds and showers over the...

    Kauai Weather Forecast for April 21, 2026

    Lighter winds are expected Tuesday and Wednesday as a low passes north of the state. Along with the lighter winds, expect a few clouds and showers over the...

    Kauai Surf Forecast for April 21, 2026

    Forerunners from a small, medium- period, northwest swell are still on track to arrive late tonight, with this swell forecast to build Tuesday and...

    Kauai Surf Forecast for April 21, 2026

    Forerunners from a small, medium- period, northwest swell are still on track to arrive late tonight, with this swell forecast to build Tuesday and...

    Peak pupping for endangered Hawaiian Monk seals underway

    The Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources reminds beachgoers that Beachgoers are reminded it is illegal to harass, disturb or harm them under state and federal law.

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    Hawaii County Weather Forecast for April 21, 2026

    Lighter winds are expected Tuesday and Wednesday as a low passes north of the state. Along with the lighter winds, expect a few clouds and showers over the...

    Hawaii County Surf Forecast for April 21, 2026

    Forerunners from a small, medium- period, northwest swell are still on track to arrive late tonight, with this swell forecast to build Tuesday and...

    Hawaiʻi police search for Ocean View runaway believed to be in Kona

    17-year-old Lily Amor was last seen at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates and is believed to be in the Kona area.

    Chief Mahuna continues to foster open dialogue with free talk story sessions

    A free, informal talk story will be from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21 at the Kohala Intergenerational Center in Kapaʻau.

    New online events calendar helps travelers discover what’s happening throughout state

    Hawaii.com feature organizes events by island, helping visitors discover festivals, cultural experiences and local happenings and bringing real-time events and experiences directly into the trip-planning process.

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